The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 40,500

€ 43,600

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 T5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 2.5si
67.4
74.4
83.5
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
67.4 in
Height
65.9 in
109.2
182.8
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 2.5si
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 2.5si
D
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
B4204T7
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
237 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 2.5si
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
17.02 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
28 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
512 mi
Range
412 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
512 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
191.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
161.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft